The Red Sox and right-hander Josh Beckett have agreed to a four-year, $68 million contract extension, one major-league source confirmed to FOXSports.com. The team has called a news conference for 3 p.m. ET Monday.
Beckett is 65-34 with a 4.08 ERA in 123 starts with the Red Sox since 2006. A two-time All-Star in Boston, he was set to become a free agent at the end of this season.
Great deal for the Red Sox, locking up Josh Beckett for 4 years. The Sox didn’t want to give Beckett a 5th year, and like always, it was their way or the highway. Beckett easily could have waited until free agency after the season and got more years and more money. However, he chose to stay in Boston, where he has grown comfortable and has a chance to win a World Series every year.
However, I must say it is interesting timing on the signing. This contract offer has been on the table for awhile now, and Beckett chooses to sign it the day after he lays an egg on opening night against the Yankees (4.2 IP, 5 ER, 1 K, 3 BB). I know there are some haters out there who will say that the timing shows that Beckett may lack some confidence going forward, but I’m sure it’s all just a coincidence. Right?
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